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By Richard E. Miller, July 1, 2008
District of Columbia World War Memorial Marker, Panel 2
RANKED BY RELEVANCE
1 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — District of Columbia World War Memorial — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior — National Mall & Memorial Parks
On Independence Avenue Southwest west of 17th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
[Panel 1: northeast corner wayside.] “This monument stands for men who fought not alone for their country, but to establish the principles of justice and peace. We pay tribute here to their valor. We honor them for their . . . — — Map (db m76573) HM

2 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — District of Columbia War Memorial —
On Independence Avenue Southwest east of West Basin Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling west.
A memorial to the armed forces from the District of Columbia who served their country in the World War This memorial was erected through the voluntary subscriptions of the people of Washington • It was dedicated on Armistice Day Nineteen . . . — — Map (db m211379) WM

3 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Silver Spring, Woodside — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, North Cornerstone —
Near East West Highway (Route 410) 0.3 miles west of 16th Street (Route 390), on the right when traveling east.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Maryland Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154844) HM

4 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, East Corner — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, East Cornerstone —
On Eastern Avenue Northeast at Southern Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling east on Eastern Avenue Northeast.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Dist. of Co. Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m190187) HM
5 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Fairmount Heights — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 9 —
On Eastern Avenue Northeast 0 miles south of Sheriff Road Northeast, on the left when traveling south.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Capt Molly Pitcher Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154786) HM
6 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Mount Rainier — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 5 —
On Eastern Avenue 0.1 miles north of Varnum Street, on the right when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Constitution Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154781) HM

7 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Capitol Heights — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 2 —
On Southern Avenue south of Rail Street, on the right when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Marcia Burns Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154789) HM

8 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, East Falls Church — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, West Cornerstone —
On North Arizona Street when traveling north.
Original West Corner Stone District of Columbia 1791 - 1792 Dedication 1952 Rededication 1989 Falls Church Chapter, NSDAR — — Map (db m154763) HM
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9 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — District of Columbia War Memorial — National Mall and Memorial Parks — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Independence Avenue Southwest west of 17th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west.
”This temple will recall for all time their services and sacrifices.” President Herbert Hoover, November 11, 1931
The Great War of 1914 to 1918 transformed the world. The war introduced lethal new . . . — — Map (db m75903) HM
10 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Silver Spring, Downtown Silver Spring — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 1 —
On Eastern Avenue 0 miles north of Georgia Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This plaque marks the site of the District of Columbia North-East Boundary Stone No. 1 originally placed here 1791 - 1792 Presented by The Mary Washington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and United States . . . — — Map (db m154777) HM

11 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Trinidad — District of Columbia Fire Department — Engine Company 10, Truck Company 13, Ambulance 10 —
On Orren Street Northeast at Florida Avenue Northeast on Orren Street Northeast.
This fire station originally opened on December 29, 1925, as the newly organized Truck Company 13. Engine Company 10 (organized on July 2, 1895, located at 1341 Maryland Avenue, NE) moved to these quarters on June 4, 1940, joining Truck Company 13. . . . — — Map (db m119516) HM
12 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — The Former Engine Co 24 of the District of Columbia Fire Department —
Near New Hampshire Avenue Northwest just south of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling south.
The facade of the original house for Engine Company 24 was located at 3702 Georgia Avenue, N.W. just north of this site. Built in 1911, the firehouse was designed by Luther Leisenring and Charles Gregg. It originally housed horses and horse-drawn . . . — — Map (db m149476) HM
13 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Forest Heights — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 8 —
Near no nearby street.
Jurisdiction of the United States Miles 8 1792 Replica Erected 2015 Maryland Var 0⁰ 34’ E — — Map (db m154796) HM
14 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — District of Columbia Medal of Honor Recipients —
Near Valley Forge Road.
PFC Will C. Barnes, USA • PVT Dennis Bell, USA • BGEN Daniel Butterfield, USA CAPT Bernard A. Byrne, USA • MAJ Charles E. Capehart, USA • 1LT Benjamin H. Cheever, USA SURG James R. Church, USA • SGT Benjamin F. McAlwee, USA • 1LT Robert M. . . . — — Map (db m237006) WM
15 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, McLean — NW2 — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northwest 2 —
Near 38th Street North 0.2 miles west of 37th Road North.
No. 2 Stone of N.W. Leg Washington-Lee Society Children of The American Revolution Thomas Nelson Chapter D.A.R. October 12, 1969 — — Map (db m154765) HM

16 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, U Street Corridor — Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia — 1000 U Street, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
Near U Street Northwest west of Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
The first African Masonic order south of the Mason-Dixon line was founded in the District of Columbia in 1825. Social Lodge No. 7, as it was known, combined with two other lodges in 1848 to form the Union Grand Lodge. Later, the name was changed to . . . — — Map (db m33737) HM

17 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — UH-IV Iroquois — Army National Guard — District of Columbia Armory —
On East Capitol Street Southeast east of 19th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
The venerable UH-I “HUEY” helicopter was a beloved work horse for the District of Columbia Army National Guard, safely and reliably supporting the Nation’s Capital for over 40 years. With 2-4 crew members, HUEYs carried up to 6 litter patients . . . — — Map (db m73785) HM WM
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18 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Columbia Forest — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 6 — Southwest No. 6 Boundary Marker —
On South Jefferson Street 0.1 miles south of Columbia Pike (Virginia Route 244), in the median.
The U.S. Government erected 40 sandstone markers on the boundaries of the District of Columbia in 1791 and 1792. The boundary survey was initiated by President George Washington and executed by Andrew Ellicott, who became Surveyor General of the . . . — — Map (db m172542) HM

19 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — Old City Hall and District of Columbia Court House —
On Indiana Avenue Northwest west of 4th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
. . . — — Map (db m202445) HM

20 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Bethesda — NW5 — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northwest 5 —
Near Westwood Drive west of Wetherill Road, on the left when traveling west.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791 - 1792 Protected by John Hall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154768) HM
21 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Shirlington — SW4 — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 4 —
On King Street (Virginia Route 7) 0.1 miles west of South Wakefield Street, on the right when traveling west.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Continental Chapter Daughter of the American Revolution 1918 — — Map (db m154755) HM

22 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Glassmanor — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 7 —
On Indian Head Highway (Maryland Route 210) at Southern Avenue when traveling north on Indian Head Highway.
Original Federal Boundary Stone Southeast 7 District of Columbia Placed in 1791-1792 This plaque placed here on the 222nd anniversary of the founding of Washington, DC 1790-2012 — — Map (db m154911) HM
23 ► Virginia, Alexandria, Old Town — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, South Cornerstone — District of Columbia
Near Jones Point Drive east of South Royal Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
. . . — — Map (db m154751) HM
24 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Boulevard Manor — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 8 —
Near Patrick Henry Drive north of Willston Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791 - 1792 Protected by Dr. Elisha Dick Chapter D A R 1950 — — Map (db m305808) HM

25 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Mount Rainier — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 6 —
On Eastern Avenue at 34th Street, on the right when traveling north on Eastern Avenue.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791–1792 Protected by Livingston Manor Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154782) HM

26 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Bellevue — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 9 —
Near Kenilworth Avenue Freeway.
Jurisdiction of the United States Miles 9 291 P 1792 Maryland Var 0⁰ 37’ E — — Map (db m154797)
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27 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Bethesda — The District of Columbia Boundary Stones — [Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northwest 6] —
On Western Avenue east of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In 1790, Congress authorized the establishment of a territory 10 miles square on the Potomac River to be the Capital of the United States. It was President Washington's recommendation to use land on both sides of the river. Surveyor Andrew Ellicott, . . . — — Map (db m154770) HM
28 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Capitol Heights — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 8 —
Near Kenilworth Avenue NE 0.1 miles north of Kenilworth Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north.
Jurisdiction of the United States Miles 8 Maryland 1792 Var 2⁰ 0’ E — — Map (db m154784) HM
29 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Temple Hills — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 4 —
On Southern Avenue 0.1 miles south of Naylor Road SE (State Route 637), on the right when traveling north.
Jurisdiction of the United States Miles 4 1792 Replica Erected 2015 Maryland — — Map (db m166717) HM

30 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Brentwood — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 7 —
Near Fort Lincoln Drive Northeast.
Placed in 1791-1792, this is one of forty Aquia Creek sandstone markers outlining the original boundaries of the Federal District as commissioned by President Washington. In 1916, The District of Columbia Daughters of the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m154783) HM

31 ► Virginia, Alexandria, Potomac West — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 2 —
On Russell Road near King Street & Callahan Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Mt. Vernon Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154753) HM

32 ► Virginia, Alexandria, Southwest Quadrant — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 1 —
On Payne Street at Wilkes Street, on the right when traveling north on Payne Street.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791 - 1792 Protected by Mt. Vernon Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154752) HM

33 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Capitol Heights — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 1 —
On Thrift Road south of D Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Sarah Franklin Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154788) HM

34 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Takoma — Original Federal Boundary Stone — District of Columbia — Northeast 2 —
On Maple Avenue just north of Carroll Street, NW, on the left when traveling north.
Jurisdiction of the United States Miles 2 1792 Maryland Var. 1.12 — — Map (db m154778) HM

35 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Chillum — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 3 —
On Eastern Avenue at New Hampshire Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling south on Eastern Avenue.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Our Flag Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154779) HM
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36 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Chillum — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 4 —
On Eastern Avenue north of Sargent Road, on the right when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Elizabeth Jackson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154780) HM
37 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, East Falls Church — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 9 —
On North Van Buren Street at 18th Street North, on the left when traveling south on North Van Buren Street.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia 1791 Protected by Falls Church Chapter, NSDAR Dedication 1916   Rededication 1989 — — Map (db m154760) HM

38 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Bethesda, Brookmont — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northwest 4 —
On Capital Cresent Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed • 1791 • 1792 Protected by Columbia Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution July 12, 1915 — — Map (db m154767) HM
39 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Chevy Chase — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northwest 9 —
Near Daniel Road at Western Avenue.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed - 1791 - 1792 Protected by the Margaret Whetten Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154774) HM
40 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Temple Hills — SE5 — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 5 —
On Southern Avenue south of 23rd Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Louisa Adams Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154927) HM
41 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Claremont — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 5 —
On South Walter Reed Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Original Federal Boundary Stone 1921 - 1952 District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Keystone Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution — — Map (db m154756) HM

42 ► Virginia, Alexandria, Taylor Run — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 3 —
On King Street (Virginia Route 7) near Scroggins Road, on the right when traveling south.
Original Federal Boundary Stone Southwest 3 District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 This plaque placed here on the 200th anniversary of the founding of the City of Washington D.C. Placed here and protected by Colonel John Washington . . . — — Map (db m154929) HM

43 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Chevy Chase — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northwest 8 —
On Pinehurst Circle 0.1 miles north of Western Avenue when traveling west.
Jurisdiction of the United States 1792 Maryland Var 0⁰ 2’ E — — Map (db m154772) HM
44 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Temple Hills — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 6 —
On Southern Avenue south of Wheeler Road, on the right when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone Southeast 6 District of Columbia 1791–1792 Plaque placed in 2014 by Martha Washington Chapter NSDAR Washington, DC — — Map (db m154793) HM
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45 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Forest Hills — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 3 —
On Southern Avenue Southeast north of Suitland Terrace Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Ruth Brewster Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154790) HM

46 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, McLean — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northwest 3 —
Near North Tazewell Street north of 40th Street North, on the right when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791 - 1792 — — Map (db m154766) HM

47 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Williamsburg — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northwest 1 —
Near North Powhatan Street 0.2 miles north of North Rockingham Street, on the right when traveling north.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed - 1791 - 1792 Protected by Richard Arnold Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916 — — Map (db m154764) HM

48 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Chevy Chase — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northwest 7 —
Near Western Avenue at Cedar Parkway.
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Place 1791 - 92 Protected by Patriots' Memorial Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1965 — — Map (db m154771) HM

49 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — Alexander Robey Shepherd —
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
Governor, Territory of the District of Columbia (1873-1874) Born Washington, D.C. January 31, 1835 Died Batopilas, Mexico, September 12, 1902 Buried Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Civil War Union veteran, entrepreneur, civil leader . . . — — Map (db m65158) HM

50 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Glencarlyn — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 7 — Arlington County Virginia Bicentennial 1801-2001 — 200 Years of Community —
Near 5th Road South (Virginia Route 714) at Olds Drive.
In 1801, this stone represented Arlington's limits. In 2001, this school represents Arlington's boundless horizon. — — Map (db m154758) HM

51 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Boulevard Manor — Southwest No. 8 Boundary Marker — [Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 8] —
Near Wilson Boulevard at Patrick Henry Drive, on the left when traveling west.
The U.S. Government erected 40 sandstone markers on the boundaries of the District of Columbia in 1791 and 1792. The boundary survey was initiated by President George Washington and executed by Andrew Ellicott, who became Surveyor General of the . . . — — Map (db m154759) HM

52 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The Ellipse — Original Patentees Memorial — Settlers of the District of Columbia Memorial —
Near 15th Street Northwest north of Constitution Avenue Northwest (Route 50), on the left when traveling north.
To the original Patentees prior to 1700 whose land grants embrace the site of the Federal City. This Monument is erected by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Colonists, April 25, 1936. — — Map (db m241797) HM

53 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The Palisades — Palisades Recreation Center — District of Columbia Parks & Recreation —
On Sherier Place Northwest just south of Edmunds Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
Inhabitants When Captain John Smith first sailed up the Potomac in 1608, he encountered several Native American villages on both sides of the river in what was later to become the District of Columbia. Various names have been assigned to . . . — — Map (db m144993) HM
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54 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Sheridan-Kalorama — Anthony Holmead Site — National Register of Historic Places — District of Columbia Landmark —
On S Street Northwest at 22nd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on S Street Northwest.
Mitchell Park was the site of the two-story brick Holmead farmhouse built in 1795 by Anthony Holmead. The house remained in the hands of the Holmead descendants until the 20th century. In 1929 the house was razed by the German government which . . . — — Map (db m113372) HM

55 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Capitol Hill — Grubb's Pharmacy — The Oldest Operating Pharmacy in the District of Columbia 326 E. Capitol Street, NE — Est. 1867 —
On East Capitol Street Northeast west of 4th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
A Legacy Rooted in the Heart of Capitol Hill The building at 326 East Capitol Street was constructed before 1857, originally owned by Dr. Samuel C. Busey and purchased by Louis Huber after the Civil War. The building was home to a diverse . . . — — Map (db m294013) HM
56 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Langdon — St. Francis de Sales Church — Catholic Church with Oldest Continuing Congregation in District of Columbia —
On Rhode Island Avenue Northeast (U.S. 1) east of 20th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
Congregation began about 1722, when Catholics first attended mass at chapel within Queen family mansion, on site approximately at present Evarts Street, N.E., near 20th Street. Building came to be called Queen’s Chapel. Destroyed by fire three . . . — — Map (db m143950) HM
57 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Riggs Park — Legacy Memorial Park — District of Columbia Parks & Recreation —
On South Dakota Avenue Northeast north of New Hampshire Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
The Legacy Memorial Park is dedicated to honor the nine lives lost on June 22, 2009 as a result of an unprecedented train collision. Designed collaboratively by Hunt Laudi Studio with sculptor Barbara Liotta and built through a partnership . . . — — Map (db m115359) HM

58 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Pleasant Plains — Sara Winifred Brown, M.D. — The National Association of University Women — Incorporated 1924, District of Columbia —
Near College Street Northwest east of 6th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
In Recognition of Sara Winifred Brown, M.D. Her medical degree was awarded by Howard University in 1904. She served as the first female graduate trustee of Howard University, 1924-1948. In 1910, she was one of the founders of the . . . — — Map (db m112010) HM
59 ► Maryland, Washington County, Williamsport — Connecting People and Places — Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail — District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia
On West Potomac Street. Reported missing.
You are following a segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, an evolving network that includes the C&O Canal Towpath. An enterprise of many partners, the Trail celebrates the heritage of the Potomac and upper Ohio river basins and . . . — — Map (db m60568) HM

60 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Alexandria, Belle View — Historic Jones Point — Mount Vernon Trail — George Washington Memorial Parkway, National Park Service
Near Mount Vernon Trail. Reported permanently removed.
In the distance is Jones Point, designated as the southern corner of the District of Columbia by President George Washington. In 1790 Congress established the nation’s capital with a ten-mile square of land ceded by Virginia and Maryland. . . . — — Map (db m303102) HM

61 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Colmar Manor — Historic Fort Lincoln Cemetery —
On Bladensburg Road 0.2 miles south of 37th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Fort Lincoln Cemetery was chartered in 1912 by an act of the Maryland General Assembly and presently contains 178 acres. Here, at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, masterworks of marble, granite and bronze stand in solemn dignity and provides a . . . — — Map (db m151234) HM

62 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Lorton — Prisoners at the Workhouse — Workhouse Prison Museum at Lorton —
On Workhouse Way 0.1 miles north of Ox Road ( Route 123), on the right when traveling north.
The first 29 prisoners were housed in tents by the Occoquan River when they arrived from D.C. The first buildings were made of wood cut on the site and built by the prisoners. These gradually replaced during the 1920s by the buildings seen here . . . — — Map (db m145080) HM
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63 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — 326 — Myrtilla Miner — Dupont Circle — Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood —
On 20th Street Northwest at N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 20th Street Northwest.
Myrtilla Miner (1815-1864), born near Brookfield, NY, was an idealistic white teacher who came to Washington to teach African Americans. In 1853, with funding from northern abolitionists, she paid $4,000 for a three-acre site at 20th and N . . . — — Map (db m89607) HM

64 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — The Fighting Falcon — [113 Wing, D.C. Air National Guard] —
On East Capitol Street Southeast west of 22nd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
The F-16 became the D.C. Air National Guard alert duty aircraft on Sept. 11, 2001. For twelve years, this capable fighter has responded to more than 4,000 individual alert missions over the District of Columbia. The U.S. Air Force has flown the . . . — — Map (db m74097) HM WM
65 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Bellevue — Defending the Capital — Fort Greble — Civil War Defenses of Washington —
On Elmira Street Southwest 0.1 miles west of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling west.
Slave states and Confederate sympathizers surrounded the District of Columbia when the Civil War broke out. Every road, bridge, and waterway leading into the capital needed defending. Union troops built a 37-mile-long circle of forts and trenches . . . — — Map (db m295018) HM

66 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — The John A. Wilson Building —
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest just west of 13 1/2 Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
The John A. Wilson Building is the headquarters of the local government that serves over 600,000 citizens who call the nation's capital their home. The Mayor and the 13-member Council, elected by the residents of the District of Columbia, . . . — — Map (db m218235) HM

67 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Logan Circle — John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church — 1616 14th Street Northwest —
On 14th Street Northwest at Corcoran Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 14th Street Northwest.
United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church "The National Church of Zion Methodism" 14th and Corcoran Streets, NW Washington, . . . — — Map (db m110914) HM
68 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — Welcome — Congressional Cemetery —
On E Street Southeast just east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
Welcome to Congressional Cemetery, a place where American heritage comes to life every day. There are about 65,000 people buried on these 35 acres, and about half of them are children. Historic Congressional Cemetery predates Arlington . . . — — Map (db m141882) HM
69 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Bellevue — Fort Greble — Civil War Defenses of Washington — 1861-1865
On Elmira Street Southwest at Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Elmira Street Southwest. Reported permanently removed.
Earthworks of Fort Greble are visible beyond this exhibit. Fort Greble was named in honor of Lt. John T. Greble, slain at the Battle of Big Bethel, June 10, 1861, the first U.S. Military Academy graduate killed in the Civil War. — — Map (db m295019) HM
70 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Southwest Waterfront — Long Bridge —
On District Square Southwest at Wharf Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on District Square Southwest.
Originally constructed in 1809 as a mile-long wooden toll bridge connecting the District with Virginia, Long Bridge has seen many transformations and additions. In 1861, five days after the fall of Fort Sumpter, Robert E. Lee rode south on Long . . . — — Map (db m109421) HM
71 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Fort Washington — Capital Guardian — The First Fort —
Near Fort Washington Road, on the right when traveling south.
Troubles with Britain caused Congress in 1807 to authorize an improved system of forts along the Atlantic Coast to guard harbors, rivers, and seaports. The first fort, Fort Warburton, was completed in 1809. Located near the river in front of the . . . — — Map (db m7980) HM
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72 ► Virginia, Alexandria, Old Town — D.C.'s First Building Block — Jones Point Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Jones Point Drive east of South Royal Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1791, surveyors on Jones Point began to lay out the ten-mile square that would become Washington, D.C. The first marker for the survey—the south cornerstone—was set in place on this spot. Although the stone within this protective . . . — — Map (db m60162) HM

73 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — e.2 — Old City Hall — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail —
On Indiana Avenue Northwest east of 5th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
witness to the end of slavery in the nation’s capital. This imposing Greek Revival building was Washington’s first city hall, designed by George Hadfield and built between 1820 and 1850. It house the city court and an elected mayor . . . — — Map (db m29655) HM

74 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Hadley Park — Marion Barry —
On Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Marion Barry received his Master's Degree in Chemistry from Fisk University. While in Nashville, he became the first chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He continued his civil rights activism in the South until 1965, . . . — — Map (db m209053) HM

75 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Chevy Chase — Francis Griffith Newlands — 1878 - 1917 —
On Chevy Chase Circle Northwest at Connecticut Avenue Northwest, in the median on Chevy Chase Circle Northwest.
Senator from Nevada His statesmanship held true regard for the interests of all men Founder of Chevy Chase This fountain erected in 1933 authorized by Act of Congress — — Map (db m154285) HM
76 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center — 5 — Army Nurse Corps Training — Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center — Walking Tour —
On Main Drive Northwest 0.2 miles east of 16th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
Until the early 20th century, the Army largely relied on untrained civilian women for temporary medical care for the sick and wounded. Shortages in medical staff set the stage for greater involvement of women in Army medical care and made a . . . — — Map (db m143701) HM
77 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Washington Hospital Center — The National Veterans Christmas Tree —
Near 1st Street Northwest at Hospital Center Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to those who served and those who will — — Map (db m224542) WM

78 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — The John A. Wilson Building
Near Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest 0.1 miles east of 14th Street Northwest (U.S. 1). Reported permanently removed.
The John A. Wilson Building is the headquarters of the local government that serves the nearly 600,000 citizens who call the Nation's capital their home. The Mayor and the 13-member Council, elected by residents of the District of Columbia, . . . — — Map (db m65712) HM

79 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Union Engine House —
Near 19th Street Northwest at H Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south.
This was the site of the Union Engine House, which served as the headquarters of The Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia from July 7, 1911 until July 4, 1956. The building was later dismantled to make room for the . . . — — Map (db m87549) HM
80 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Alfred and Hannah Pope — Georgetown African American Historic Landmark — 2020 —
On O Street Northwest west of 29th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
Alfred Pope and his mother, Jedidah, moved from South Carolina and lived with Congressman John Carter at 3013 Q Street. Hannah worked as a lady's maid at Tudor Place. She was the daughter of Barbara Cole, whose family was enslaved to George . . . — — Map (db m234906) HM
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81 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — The Last Home of Stephen Bloomer Balch, D.D. —
On 33rd Street Northwest at N Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 33rd Street Northwest.
This tablet marks the last home of Stephen Bloomer Balch, D.D. An officer in the Revolution 1747-1833 To the youth under his academic guidance he gave military training and led them in active service. For fifty years he was a leader in the . . . — — Map (db m97760) HM
82 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Beacon Hill — William Billings — 1746-1800 —
On Boylston Street at Boylston Place, on the left when traveling east on Boylston Street.
One of America's earliest native born (Boston) composers who greatly enhanced a musical awareness within the Colonies. By respected tradition, his final resting place is believed to be an unmarked grave within this area of the Common. Presented . . . — — Map (db m176196) HM

83 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Chevy Chase — Colonel Joseph Belt — 1680 Maryland 1761 —
On Western Avenue at Chevy Chase Circle, on the right when traveling west on Western Avenue.
. . . — — Map (db m70204) HM

84 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — e.4 — Sitting in Judgment — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail —
On Indiana Avenue Northwest east of 5th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
This imposing, Greek Revival style structure was designed by George Hadfield as Washington's first City Hall/Courthouse. Throughout its history, the building has housed the local and federal courts for DC, presided over by judges appointed by . . . — — Map (db m58366) HM

85 ► Colorado, Hinsdale County, Lake City — Colonel Channing Franklin Meek —
Near Silver Street at 2nd Street (County Road 20), on the right when traveling north.
Colorado Stone Quarries, a subsidiary of the international Italian stone quarry corporation R.E.D. Graniti, extracted and donated this 2,300-lb. marble slab from the company's Colorado Yule Marble Quarry in Gunnison County. The slab is displayed at . . . — — Map (db m292298) HM
86 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Petworth — St. Paul's Episcopal Church — Rock Creek Parish —
Near Allison Street Northwest east of 3rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
This plaque recognizes the designation of St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Rock Creek Parish) and its churchyard known as Rock Creek Cemetery, in the National Register of Historic Places. Founded originally as a preaching mission, with first . . . — — Map (db m70947) HM
87 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Pleasant Plains — The Burton W. Johnson House — Engine Company 4 — Organized February 21, 1870 —
On Sherman Avenue Northwest just south of Euclid Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated in memory of the first African American to serve the citizens of the District of Columbia as Fire Chief. Chief Johnson was appointed to Engine Company #4 on January 16, 1943 and retired as Fire Chief of the department on March 1, . . . — — Map (db m142337) HM
88 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Columbia Island — The Boundary Channel — George Washington Memorial Parkway — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Near Boundary Channel Drive. Reported permanently removed.
England's King Charles I granted the entire Potomac River to Maryland in 1632. Four centuries later Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia were still arguing over their mutual boundary. Alexander's Island was one controversial site. It . . . — — Map (db m181396) HM
89 ► Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — Civil War Siege Cannon —
Near West Paces Ferry Road NW west of Slaton Drive NW, on the left when traveling west.
The Union Army used this cannon during the American Civil War, which was fought between 1861 and 1865. Called a siege cannon, it was too big and heavy to be used in most battles. Instead, it was used during sieges, which were lengthy assaults . . . — — Map (db m88227) HM

90 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — Revolutionary War Patriots —
On E Street Southeast east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775 - 1783 Presented by District of Columbia . . . — — Map (db m266032) WM

91 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Clifton — Susan Riviere Hetzel —
On Pendleton Avenue at Chapel Street, on the left when traveling west on Pendleton Avenue.
. . . — — Map (db m112358) HM

92 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Guilford — Lucy Dudley Baldwin 1721 – 1758 —
On Great Hill Road south of Long Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Mother of Abraham Baldwin Georgia signer of the U.S. Constitution Born in N. Guilford Connecticut 1754 Died while serving as a U.S. Senator from Georgia in 1807 Buried in Rock Creek Cemetery Washington D.C. Placed by the District of . . . — — Map (db m299082) HM
93 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Lamond Riggs — June 22, 2009 Memorial —
On New Hampshire Avenue Northeast 0.1 miles north of South Dakota Avenue Northeast.
"What we leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." - Pericles
On behalf of the residents of the District of Columbia we well always remember those . . . — — Map (db m198145) HM
94 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, American University Park — World War I Memorial —
Near Nebraska Avenue Northwest south of Van Ness Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
In reverent memory of Alan Ogilvie Clephane Elias Quereau Horton Guy Wilkinson Stuart Castle who willingly gave their lives for their country in the World War This memorial is erected by The Society of Colonial Wars . . . — — Map (db m130125) WM
95 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — John Marshall — John Marshall Park —
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest (Alternate U.S. 1) at 4th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
Site of the residence of John Marshall Chief Justice of the United States Plaque erected under the auspices of the Columbia Historical Society and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia. [Inscription on wall below the marker . . . — — Map (db m58625) HM

96 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Kingman and Heritage Islands — Native Birds of Kingman and Heritage Islands —
On Kingman Island Trail east of Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, on the right when traveling east.
Wood Thrush In 1967, the Wood Thrush, a medium-sized thrush with the posture of an American Robin, but a slightly smaller body, became the District of Columbia's official bird. Sexes are alike, and adults are a cinnamon-brown color on their . . . — — Map (db m237160) HM

97 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, South Nashville — 3A 132 — Nashville Blacks in the Civil War —
On Fort Negley Boulevard 0.2 miles north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
From October - December 1862, on this hill, black laborers helped the Union Army build Fort Negley. In November, blacks helped defend the unfinished fort against Confederate attack. During the Battle of Nashville (December 1864), nearly 13,000 black . . . — — Map (db m41483) HM
98 ► Virginia, Henrico County, Henrico — Freedom Fighters —
Near Battlefield Park Road 0.1 miles south of Picnic Road.
By November 1864, several thousand African American soldiers, designated as United States Colored Troops or USCT, held Fort Harrison and the nearby earthworks. Many of these men had survived the bloody combat at New Market Heights, Fort Gilmer, and . . . — — Map (db m164295) HM

99 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foxhall — 4 — Foxhall Village Now and Then —
On 44th Street Northwest just south of Reservoir Road Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Welcome to Foxhall Village, one of Washington DC's most charming and distinctive residential neighborhoods. Construction of the English Tudor style homes began in 1925. To protect the architectural integrity of the neighborhood, the community . . . — — Map (db m187487) HM

100 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Brookland — Crosby S. Noyes Elementary School — Dedicated in memory of Crosby Noyes. — Children first: Their Future is Now —
On 10th Street Northeast just south of Franklin Street Northeast, on the left when traveling north.
This building, completed in 2004, is an addition to and renovation of an earlier school building constructed on this site in 1931. — — Map (db m197692) HM

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